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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.45, 543.77 and 131.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.45, 543.77 and 131.33 is: 197.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.45 : 543.77 = 131.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.45/543.77 = 131.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.45x = 543.77 × 131.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.45x = 71,410.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,410.43/362.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.02

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